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MANIPULATIVE COMMUNICATION: DISEASE OF TRIANGULATION

    Although it may be dressed up in seemingly harmless talk, or sandwiched between nicer comments about the other person, the person is, possibly unintentionally, but more likely intentionally, trying to manipulate the perception and reputation of the other person that is not there to defend themselves. This is triangulation and it’s a form of communication where instead of talking WITH the other person, someone is talking ABOUT the other person. This common, passive-aggressive behavior is toxic, destructive, manipulative, and contagious.

    THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT: DON’T TEAR DOWN, BUILD UP!

      One of the first stories in the Bible describes Cain killing his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8). Since the beginning of time, people have understood that intentionally taking, or being an accomplice to taking, an innocent life is wrong however the Fifth Commandment goes well beyond this surface level interpretation.

      Stop Digging! Solving Problems with Courageous Humility

        The common response to a problem is to blame others or the environment. While other people and the environment likely contributed to the problem, blaming them solely is highly unlikely to lead to a solution. Instead, if you can stop digging you may be able to solve the problem with courageous humility.